French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole 40-Minute Savory Comfort Classic
French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole combines caramelized onions, tender chicken, creamy orzo, and melted Gruyère cheese in a comforting baked dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs diced
1 teaspoon salt divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups dry orzo
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a casserole dish.
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Cook onions in butter and olive oil with a pinch of salt for 20 to 25 minutes until caramelized.
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Stir in garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add diced chicken, remaining salt, and pepper. Cook 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in orzo, broth, cream, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Transfer mixture to casserole dish and cover with foil.
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Bake 20 minutes, then stir.
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Top with Gruyère and bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes until tender and golden.
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Rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cook onions slowly for best flavor. Add extra broth if orzo needs more time to soften.